A single thought for today's categories: There is an embarrassment of riches this year, please don't screw these awards up.
Best Actor in a Drama:
Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Matthew Fox (Lost)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Hugh Laurie (House)
How do you compare a serial killer to a high school football coach? An addict doctor to a doctor addicted to fixing people? A cancer ridden meth dealer to a wheeler dealer from a bygone era? Short answer: you find the common thread. These men are so damaged, and it makes them fascinating. These men each deserve an award for specific parts of their performances, and I think this category more than other will depend on while episode the actors decided to submit for consideration. Hugh Laurie has always been a strong contender and has yet to win for House. The season premiere episode with him in an institution allowed him to expand his character to new levels, which for a series on the sixth season, is really saying something. Likewise, Matthew Fox's season finale of Lost was surely the best he had ever been, but sort of makes me ask where the hell those acting chops had been for six years. Jon Hamm and Michael C. Hall both had fabulous seasons in their entirety, and neither has ever won an Emmy. And this is where the night always sours for me. Laurie, Hall and Hamm have all won Golden Globe's for their performances, and rightfully so. But nary an Emmy between them. Because the last two years have gone to Cranston, and before that James Spader (yes, really. That James Spader). So while I admire the work Cranston has done, it is time to spread the love around. And this year, there are so many right choices, it will be hard to decide.So hard, I feel like instead of a "should win" I need instead to rank these men.
Should Win: Hugh Laurie, Michael C. Hall, Jon Hamm, Matthew Fox
Will Win: Jon Hamm
Best Actress in a Drama:
Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights)
Glenn Close (Damages)
Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU)
January Jones (Mad Men)
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
Who doesn't love a second act? We all remember Julianna Margulies from ER, but perhaps we didn't remember just how good she was, holding her own against George Clooney, making her Carol likeable and vulnerable at the same time. So when a new role came up, another strong woman (this time complete with topical political plotting), she jumped at it, and rightfully so. She is great in the role, and an actress all of America seems to like. We already know Glenn Close can blow the doors off anyone and has won before, as has Mariska Hargitay. Kyra Sedgewick's accent makes my ears bleed, and I know I can't be alone in that, and January Jones can only get away with pretending empty stares and vapid whining are acting for so long. So, with Margulies having already won the SAG and Golden Globe for this, I think she can start writing her speech.
Should win: Julianna Margulies
Will Win: Julianna Margulies
Emmy prediction week ends tomorrow with Best Drama and Comedy Series! Think you know me well enough to know my picks? You may be surprised...!
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